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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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sry for the bad quality but i think ill take off the side step bars.. and im not a big fan of the stock rims, any suggestions?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Can you give us a little more info about it? Is it a V-6, what's the rear gear ratio? I can't hardly see the pic you posted but I did notice the wheels and they have to go. If it were mine I'd mod in this order knowing what little I do and assuming it's a V-6:
Window tint
Swap rear gears to 4.56
Level the front using spacers
Wheels and 33" tires
Drop in a Hemi <==I've owned the V-6 before
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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sry for the bad quality but i think ill take off the side step bars.. and im not a big fan of the stock rims, any suggestions?
Take them off. Does it have chrome on it anywhere else?

If money is tight, I'd consider painting the factory wheels black until new ones can be purchased. It will look good with black wheels since the mirrors, bumpers, & possibly the grille are all black. I'd also remove the badges.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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yea im thinkin 15% window tint all around maybe 20, what do u mean by swapping rear gears? and any suggestions on what kind of rims and tires would look good, thanks
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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im going to assume here... and i could be wrong..

but looking at the truck.. its a work model.. noooo options... bargain basement.

so im guessing if thats all the truck he can afford.. then gears and lockers and such will be out of the price range.

i do as said above if money is tight... paint the wheels black with spray paint... and get you some good all terrains.. like bfg..

sell the steps to help fund the tires

maybe get some spacers off ebay to lift it up a bit.... get you some tow straps and a shovel in case you get stuck and have fun on the trails
 

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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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well it was a present so money really isnt tight and yes im going to sell the steps
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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also i have a low profile silver toolbox, do u think painting it with bedliner would look good?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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ok.. i was wrong.. forgive me lol
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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also i have a low profile silver toolbox, do u think painting it with bedliner would look good?
Is it painted silver or plated? I think with your truck, I'd go with a black on color theme. You can try painting the toolbox and see how it turns out. Do part of it that won't show when installed in the truck. If it looks good, do the rest of it.

I'm not up to date on wheel styles as I'm not ready to by my own yet. I had black KMC Diesel wheels on my 06 Silver MegaCab and got positive comments on them all the time. Everyone likes different wheels so just take your time and search around for the perfect looking ones for you.

The rear gear is in the rear axle and controls the ratio of engine torque that is applied to the drive wheels. A lower ratio (4.56) will allow the engine to rev quicker and make the truck seem to have a lot more power than say a higher ratio of 3.55 which you more than likely have. A gear swap can be the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to seat of the pants power gains. It doesn't add power but it allows you to alter the way the power is delivered to the tires.
 
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